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Written question asked by Lucy Powell (Labour) on Monday, 27 March 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 March 2017 (named day). It was answered by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 March 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Middle East: Military Intervention

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what non-combatant casualty cut off value has been set for UK airstrikes in (a) Iraq and (b) Syria.

Answer

It is longstanding policy not to reveal details of UK Rules of Engagement as to do so would, or would be likely to prejudice the the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
69261
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Casualties Iraq Syria Military intervention
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk